Match Report
| Elche CF | Elche CF |  |  | Valencia | Valencia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Richard Taylor | Richard Taylor | |||||||||||||||||
| Florian Morlock | F. Morlock |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 80 |  | Muzzy Kayis | M. Kayis | ||||||||
| Ruel Maclean | R. Maclean |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 | | Danny Southgate | D. Southgate | |||||||||
| Ulrich van den Berg | U. van den Berg |  | 64 | D | | | 3 | | D | 72 | | Harry Impey | H. Impey | ||||||||
| Andres Andres | A. Andres |  | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 |  | José Hinojosa | J. Hinojosa | |||||||||
| Alexander Ahrens | A. Ahrens | | 74 | M | | 5 | | D | 69 |  | Don Brady | D. Brady | |||||||||
| Jorge Soares | J. Soares |  | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 80 | | Oliver Schell | O. Schell | |||||||||
| Dale Roberts | D. Roberts | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 78 | | Jan Karnebeek | J. Karnebeek | |||||||||
| Rafael Diaz | R. Diaz | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 75 | | Marcel Heiser | M. Heiser | |||||||||
| Antonio Roman | A. Roman | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Pablo Nunez | P. Nunez | |||||||||
| Jean-Marie Huard | J. Huard |  | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 75 | | Ivan Morris | I. Morris | |||||||||
| Pablo Medina | P. Medina | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | John Sullivan | J. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Adam Owen | A. Owen | | 58 | D | | 12 | | D | 69 | | Jeffrey Van Haaren | J. Van Haaren | |||||||||
| Arturo Santos | A. Santos | | 54 | D | | 13 | | M | 81 |  | Kasper Laudrup | K. Laudrup | |||||||||
| Alfredo Molina | A. Molina | | 53 | G | | 14 | | A | 66 | | Aron De Boer | A. De Boer | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Valencia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Ramirez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Ramirez.
0.00
0-0Valencia start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.30
0-0José Hinojosa pushes mid-way up the pitch. José Hinojosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards John Sullivan. John Sullivan beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
10.44
0-0Jan Karnebeek sees space and advances. Jan Karnebeek shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
18.27
Ruel Maclean plays a long ball forward. Jean-Marie Huard shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Muzzy Kayis. Excellent save.
21.58
0-1Oliver Schell threads the ball through to Ivan Morris. Ivan Morris lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.39
Dale Roberts chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman rushes past Don Brady! Antonio Roman shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Muzzy Kayis manages to gather it comfortably.
27.38
Oliver Schell sees Ivan Morris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Morris shoots from long range but it is miles over!
28.39
Oliver Schell flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Morris who takes it down. Ivan Morris whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Florian Morlock picks it out of the air!
36.22
Marcel Heiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Morris. Ivan Morris makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.46
Oliver Schell flicks a high pass forward. John Sullivan controls it well on his chest. John Sullivan shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
39.47
0-1Jan Karnebeek chips the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Morlock who gathers it comfortably.
40.49
Marcel Heiser kicks a strong pass forward to John Sullivan. John Sullivan shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.54
Andres Andres knocks the ball forward to Jorge Soares. Jorge Soares threads a neat ball through to Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
45.00
0-2Dale Roberts barges into Jan Karnebeek. Dale Roberts is given a warning by the referee! Jan Karnebeek grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia have changed their lineup with Kasper Laudrup replacing Jan Karnebeek. The Elche CF players seem much more motivated whilst the Valencia players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Elche CF kick off!
48.54
Andres Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Roberts. Dale Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Roman controls it well on his chest. Antonio Roman shoots from distance. Muzzy Kayis gets down and covers it.
49.15
Dale Roberts knocks the ball forward to Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Elche CF are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
53.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Jorge Soares plays the ball forward to Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.50
0-2Marcel Heiser passes the ball forward to John Sullivan. John Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Morris. Ivan Morris is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Andres Andres!
60.52
0-2Valencia have made 2 substitutions with Jeffrey Van Haaren replacing Harry Impey and Aron De Boer replacing John Sullivan .
61.53
Marcel Heiser brings the ball forward. Marcel Heiser lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.25
Don Brady knocks the ball forward to Kasper Laudrup. Kasper Laudrup knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez shoots from outside the area. Florian Morlock easily gets down and covers it.
72.43
Kasper Laudrup flicks the ball to his team mate, Aron De Boer. Aron De Boer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.24
0-3Dale Roberts hits a low pass to Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina threads the ball through to Antonio Roman but he's offside!
84.59
Dale Roberts flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Roman who brings the ball under control. Antonio Roman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Muzzy Kayis easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Pablo Nunez 22, 62 John Sullivan 40 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Florian Morlock (GK)
7
2. Ruel Maclean (DEF)
8
3. Ulrich van den Berg (DEF)
6
4. Andres Andres (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Ahrens (MID)
6
6. Jorge Soares (MID)
6
7. Dale Roberts (MID)
6
8. Rafael Diaz (MID)
6
9. Antonio Roman (ATT)
7
10. Jean-Marie Huard (ATT)
6
11. Pablo Medina (ATT)
6
12. Adam Owen (DEF)
0
13. Arturo Santos (DEF)
0
14. Alfredo Molina (GK)
0
1. Muzzy Kayis (GK)
7
2. Danny Southgate (DEF)
6
3. Harry Impey (DEF)
6
4. José Hinojosa (DEF)
6
5. Don Brady (DEF)
6
6. Oliver Schell (MID)
6
7. Jan Karnebeek (MID)
6
8. Marcel Heiser (MID)
8
9. Pablo Nunez (ATT)
9
10. Ivan Morris (ATT)
6
11. John Sullivan (ATT)
7
12. Jeffrey Van Haaren (DEF)
6
13. Kasper Laudrup (MID)
6
14. Aron De Boer (ATT)
6